Inkum Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Inkum Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 29.289 N,5 56.056 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 92 m |
| Water Depth | 103 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | INKUM |
| Type | merchant vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 4747 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 4, 1915 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1971 |
| Last Detection Year | 1995 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 25.1.71 25.1.71 SUNK IN POSN 40M SW FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 492915N, 055600W. 19.1.77 19.1.77 CHARTED AS USC PA 92MTRS IN 492915N, 055600W. NC 2565. HH090/637/01 6.10.95 HH090/637/01 6.10.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR MAGNETOMETER. FULL EXTENT OF 2.5M SEARCH NOT ACHEIVED TO THE N AND W. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 637). 17.1.95 17.1.95 AREAS TO W AND N ARE SURVEYED TO FULL MODERN STANDARDS. RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD. W.O. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 17, 1996 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 40 MILES SW FROM THW LIZARD (WW1SL). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-34. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.13).
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